self-esteem

self-esteem is the core belief people have about themselves. healthy self-esteem helps a person to act responsibly, co-operate well with others, deal with difficulties, and have the confidence to try new things.

the foundation of self-esteem is built during childhood. but developing self-esteem is a lifelong process.

parents are the most significant influences on a child's self-esteem. parents promote a child's healthy self-esteem by initiating a cycle of belonging, learning, and contributing. a sense of belonging helps a child to participate in learning new things. learning makes a child feel confident in making contributions. and making contributions helps secure a feeling of belonging.

an unhealthy self-esteem causes problems throughout life. mental health problems, problems with other people, and lack of confidence are some of the possible consequences of low self-esteem.

this information does not replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise, incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. your use of this information means that you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy. to learn more about healthwise, visit healthwise.org. © 1995-2022 healthwise, incorporated. healthwise, healthwise for every health decision, and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise, incorporated.

advertisement

self-esteem

advertisement